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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Latitude™ XT User’s Guide Model PP12S book.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM ...

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your Tablet-PC. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. ...

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Contents 3 Contents 1 Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . ...

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4 Contents 3 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC . . . 51 Transferring Information to a New Tablet-PC . . . . . . 51 Transferring Information in Windows Vista ® . . . 51 Transferring Information in Windows XP . . . . . 51 Using Notebook Mo...

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Contents 5 Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Key Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Changing the Track Stick or Pointer Cap . . . . . 86 Using the Di...

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6 Contents What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection . 101 Checking Your Wireless Network Adapter . . . . . 101 Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem . . . . 102 Connecting to a WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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Contents 7 Activating the Security Management Software . . 116 Using the Security Management Software . . . . 117 Computer Tracking Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 If Your Tablet-PC Is Lost or Stolen . . . . . . . . . . . 117 7 Cleanin...

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8 Contents IEEE 1394 Device Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . 130 Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Power Problems...

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Contents 9 Using the Operating System Media . . . . . . . . 151 11 Adding and Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . 155 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Turning Off Y...

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10 Contents Removing a Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Installing a Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Hinge Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Removing the Hinge Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 In...

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Contents 11 Removing the Wireless Switch . . . . . . . . . . 195 Installing the Wireless Switch . . . . . . . . . . . 197 12 Dell™ D/Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 About the Dell D/Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1...

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12 Contents 14 Battery Slice (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Setting Up Your Battery Slice . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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Resources 13 1 Resources Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your Tablet-PC. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your Tab...

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14 Resources • Notebook System Software (NSS) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your Tablet-PC. You can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146) o...

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Resources 15 • How to set up my Tablet-PC • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics Quick Reference Guide NOTE: This document may be optional and may not ship with your Tablet-PC. NOTE: This document is available as...

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16 Resources • How to set up my Tablet-PC • Summary of your Tablet-PC features • Available accessories for your Tablet-PC Quick Reference Card NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. This publication may not be included...

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Resources 17 • Service Tag and Express Service Code •Microsoft ® Windows ® License Label Service Tag and Microsoft ® Windows ® License NOTE: Your Tablet-PC’s Service Tag label is located on the bottom of your Tablet-PC near the memo...

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18 Resources • Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions • Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades — Upgrade information for compon...

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Resources 19 • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints — Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment Dell Support Utility (Windows Vista ® ) The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade a...

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20 Resources • Information on tablet features and functionality, network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help , press the QuickSet tablet sett...

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Resources 21 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance CAUTION: Before working inside your Tablet-PC, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . If you experience a problem with your Tablet-PC, complete the following steps ...

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22 Resources Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell™ hardware. Our support staff uses Tablet-PC-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers. To contact Dell&apos...

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Resources 23 [email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only) • Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses [email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only) [email protected] (Canada only) • Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.del...

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24 Resources Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows: 1 Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on the outside ...

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Resources 25 Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service Tag (bar code on the bottom of your Tablet-PC): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and ve...

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26 Resources Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell prod...

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About Your Tablet-PC 27 2 About Your Tablet-PC NOTICE: To avoid damaging your display, ensure that your Tablet-PC is in notebook mode and that the display is closed when you travel. Front View 1 grip 2 display 3 ambient light sensor (with Dual-bul...

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28 About Your Tablet-PC GRIP — Use to open the display. DISPLAY — For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 87. AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR — Depending on the display option you chose when ordering your Table...

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About Your Tablet-PC 29 If the Tablet-PC is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Solid blue: The battery is charging. • Flashing blue: The battery is charged and in maintenance charge mode. • Off: The battery is...

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30 About Your Tablet-PC KEYBOARD — The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Using a Keyboard" on page 82. TRACK STICK — Provides the functionality of...

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About Your Tablet-PC 31 KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS Three keyboard status lights on your Tablet-PC indicate when the following functions are activated by the corresponding key combination. Key Combination Function <Fn><F4> Turns on when th...

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32 About Your Tablet-PC Left Side View PEN — To eject the pen from the compartment, press and release the end of the pen. PEN INDICATOR LED — Indicates pen status. See "Ejecting and Storing the Pen" on page 65. EXTERNAL WIRELESS WAN AN...

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About Your Tablet-PC 33 IEEE 1394 CONNECTOR USB CONNECTOR AIR VENTS — The Tablet-PC uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the Tablet-PC from overheating. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow du...

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34 About Your Tablet-PC Right Side View WIRELESS RADIO ON/OFF SWITCH — When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in your vicinity. You can also use it to rapidly turn off or on any wireless ...

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About Your Tablet-PC 35 • Flashing blue: Searching for networks • Solid blue: Strong network found • Solid yellow: Weak network found • Flashing yellow: Error • Off: Wireless radio switch is off, no signal is found, or Microsoft Windows is...

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36 About Your Tablet-PC SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the Tablet-PC (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 111). Back View 1 AC adapter connector 2 video connector 3 tablet back button 4 s...

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About Your Tablet-PC 37 AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the Tablet-PC. You can connect the AC adapter with your Tablet-PC turned either on or off. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outl...

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38 About Your Tablet-PC VIDEO CONNECTOR TABLET BACK BUTTON — Use to navigate while in tablet mode. See "Using the Back Button" on page 62. SCROLL CONTROL BUTTON — Use to navigate while in tablet mode. See "Using the Scroll Contr...

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About Your Tablet-PC 39 Top View Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when you turn on the Tablet-PC and blinks when the Tablet-PC is in a power management mode. book.book Page 39 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM ...

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40 About Your Tablet-PC Bottom View NOTE: Your Tablet-PC’s Microsoft ® Windows ® License label is located under the main battery in the battery bay of your Tablet-PC (see "Removing the Main Battery" on page 158). AIR VENTS — The...

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About Your Tablet-PC 41 CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your Tablet-PC in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can...

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42 About Your Tablet-PC Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your Tablet-PC, click Start (or Start in Windows XP) → Help and Support, and then select the option to view informa...

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About Your Tablet-PC 43 Speed 4200-rpm Max size 100 GB 32 GB (optional 1.8-inch PATA Solid State HDD only) Dell D/Bay (external): Power requirement powered USB port Optical drive support CD-ROM, DVD+/-RW, DVD-ROM Ports and Connectors Audio microphon...

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44 About Your Tablet-PC Video memory up to 256 MB shared Video Memory (512 MB + system memory) LCD interface LVDS Audio Audio type two-channel high definition audio (Azalia) Audio controller IDT STAC9205 Codec Stereo conversion 24-bit (analog-to-di...

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About Your Tablet-PC 45 Pixel pitch 0.204 x 0.204 nominal Display mode normally white Viewing angles: Horizontal +/- 70 degrees Vertical +/- 70 degrees LED backlit thin-and-light LCD option: Luminescence 220 nits Typ Dual-bulb (CCFL) LCD option: Lum...

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46 About Your Tablet-PC Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Touch pad: X/Y position resolution (graphics tablet mode) 240 cpi Size: Width 56.7-mm (2.23-inch) sensor-active area Height 35.9-mm (1.41-inch) rectangle Track Stick: X/Y position resolution (graphi...

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About Your Tablet-PC 47 Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions See "Using a Battery" on page 73 for more information on ba...

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48 About Your Tablet-PC Physical Height: With LED backlit thin-and-light LCD With Dual-bulb CCFL LCD 25.4 mm (1.0 inches) (system closed/LED standard configuration) 29.85 mm (1.2 inches) (system closed/DLV standard configuration) Width 297.0 mm (1...

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About Your Tablet-PC 49 Altitude (maximum): Operating –15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft) Storage –15.2 to 10,668 m (–50 to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by ANSI/ISA-S71.04-1985 Environmental (continued) book.b...

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50 About Your Tablet-PC book.book Page 50 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM ...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 51 3 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC Transferring Information to a New Tablet-PC Microsoft ® Windows ® provides a wizard to help you transfer files and other data from one Dell™ computer to another—fo...

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52 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC For transferring information to a new computer, you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. You can use the Operating System media (if available) for this process or you can create a wizard disk with ...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 53 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next . 2 On the Where are the files and settings? screen, select the method you chose for transferring your settings and files and cli...

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54 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next . 5 On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer → Next . 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the trans...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 55 NOTE: You can use all the pen and touch screen input methods (see "Controlling Your Tablet-PC in Tablet Mode" on page 62) while in notebook mode except for the scroll control and back button, which...

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56 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC NOTICE: Ensure that the display does not scrape the keycaps as you rotate the display, or you may cause damage to your keyboard. 1 Open the display of the Tablet-PC until it reaches a 90-degree angle, perpen...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 57 When you convert your Tablet-PC between notebook and tablet modes, the screen orientation of your Tablet-PC will automatically change according to the settings you have established in the Dell QuickSet applica...

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58 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 2 Brace the base with one hand on the palm rest, grasp the top of the display with the other hand, and, following the directional arrow inscribed on the grip, turn the rotating hinge counter-clockwise 180-degr...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 59 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. Right- and Left-handed Use Your Tablet-PC can be adjusted for either right- or left-handed use. Several settings within the operating system enable you to c...

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60 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC can hold the pen in your right hand or use a right-hand finger to operate the tablet buttons and display. • Left-handed use: Hold the Tablet-PC on your right forearm with your right hand on the grip. You ca...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 61 Screen Orientation You can change the display orientation of your Tablet-PC from portrait to landscape in several different ways: • Press the screen rotate tablet button to rotate the screen 90-degrees clock...

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62 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC • In Windows Vista, press the Windows Logo key and <x> to open Windows Mobility Center , and then click the button in the Screen Orientation window until the display is in the desired orientation. Co...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 63 1 power button 2 Windows security button 3 screen rotate button 4 QuickSet tablet settings button 5 e-mail application shortcut button 1 2 3 4 5 book.book Page 63 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM ...

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64 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC WINDOWS SECURITY BUTTON SCREEN ROTATE BUTTON QUICKSET TABLET SETTINGS BUTTON E-MAIL APPLICATION SHORTCUT BUTTON Disabling and Enabling Tablet Buttons You can disable and enable the tablet buttons using the D...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 65 You can change the actions assigned to the back button, the tablet settings button, the e-mail application shortcut button, and the scroll control (Windows Vista). To access the settings for these buttons: �...

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66 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC If the pen is not in its compartment when the Tablet-PC shuts down or enters sleep or hibernate mode, the pen indicator LED blinks slowly to remind you to replace the pen in the compartment. The behavior of th...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 67 2 With your fingers, place a new tip into the pen, and insert the tip until it is fully seated in the pen. Calibrating the Pen The pen can function at the default calibration or at a calibration set by you or ...

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68 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC – Touch the pen on the screen and hold it in place momentarily until Windows draws a complete circle around the cursor. When the circle is complete, lift the pen to display the context menu. If you move or ...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 69 •In Windows XP, click Start → Get Going with Tablet PC and then click Start . This tutorial provides Input Panel training. You can access additional tutorials by clicking Start → All Programs → ...

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70 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC The pen preferences and options you set are specific to the pen and the Tab let -PC. Setting Pointer Device (Mouse) Preferences Pointer device preferences, such as pointer speed, click speed, and pointer (mou...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 71 Accessing Management Tasks and User Information You can use QuickSet, the Control Panel, Help and Support, and the Windows Vista Mobility Center to access online information, customize settings, and manage t...

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72 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Double-click the QuickSet icon to launch QuickSet and access the QuickSet launch panel. The main menu provides links to QuickSet features that help you configure settings for...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 73 • Double-click the QuickSet icon in the Windows Notification area and click Mobility Center . •Click the Start button and point to the Mobility Center . •Click Start → All Programs → Accessor...

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74 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new Tablet-PC to an electrical outlet the first time you use the Tablet-PC. For best results, operate the Tablet-PC with...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 75 • Low-battery warning Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press <Fn><F3> to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge...

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76 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below and by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. For information ab...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 77 • Use the Power Management Wizard or the Power Options Properties window to select options to optimize your computer’s power usage. These options can also be set to change when you press the power button...

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78 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your Tablet-PC while your Tablet-PC is in hibernate mode. Your Tablet-PC enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To Manually Ente...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 79 NOTE: Some ExpressCards may not operate correctly after the Tablet-PC exits hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card (see "Removing an ExpressCard" on page 91), or simply restart (reboot) your ...

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80 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the Tablet-PC is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. Charge...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 81 Installing the Main Battery 1 If the Tablet-PC is connected to a docking device such as the optional media base or battery slice (docked), undock it. See "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Media Base"...

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82 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC Using a Keyboard Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 83 Battery Display Functions Power Management Speaker Functions <Fn><F3> Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. <Fn><F8> Switches the video image to the next display option. The optio...

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84 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions NOTE: Some of the following key functions only apply to Windows Vista. Windows logo key and <Tab> Cycle through programs on the Windows Notification area by...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 85 To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate: • In Windows Vista, click Control Panel → Hardware and Sound , and either click Keyboard or click one of the two options under the Key...

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86 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button. • To selec...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 87 1 Pull the cap off the track stick. 2 Align the new cap over the square track-stick post and gently press the cap down onto the post. NOTICE: The track stick cap can damage the display if it is not properly s...

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88 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC Adjusting Brightness on the LED Backlit Thin-and-Light LCD When a Dell Tablet-PC equipped with the LED backlit thin-and-light LCD display is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the disp...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 89 The ambient light sensor is located on the front of the Tablet-PC display. The sensor detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to compensate for l...

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90 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device. Installing an ExpressCard You can install an ExpressCard while the Tablet-PC is running. The Tablet-PC automatically detects the card. ExpressCards are generally...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 91 The Tablet-PC recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that came with the Exp...

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92 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC About Smart Cards Smart cards are portable credit-card shaped devices with internal integrated circuits. The top surface of the smart card usually contains an embedded processor under the gold contact pad. The...

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Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 93 2 Slide the smart card into the smart card slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. The smart card will protrude approximately 1/2 inch from the slot. If you encounter too much resistance, do...

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Using Your Tablet-PC With a Projector 95 4 Using Your Tablet-PC With a Projector You can use the Tablet-PC display in the notebook or tablet position and set the display orientation to either landscape or portrait. The position and orientation of...

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96 Using Your Tablet-PC With a Projector NOTE: When the Tablet-PC display has a portrait orientation and you are using clone mode, the projector displays an image that is rotated sideways and not viewable. To correct the displayed image, change t...

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Using Your Tablet-PC With a Projector 97 Considerations for Display Resolution and Aspect Ratio in Clone Mode If the projector has a lower display resolution and aspect ratio than the Tablet-PC display, then the Tablet-PC graphics subsystem uses th...

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98 Using Your Tablet-PC With a Projector •In Windows ® Vista ® , right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST ® Control Center . • In Windows XP, select Start → All Programs → Catalyst Control Center → Advanced → Catal...

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Setting Up and Using Networks 99 5 Setting Up and Using Networks Setting up a computer network provides connectivity between your Ta bl et -PC and the Internet, another computer, or a network. For example, with a network set up in a home or small o...

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100 Setting Up and Using Networks Network Setup Wizard Windows Vista 1 Click Start and then click Connect To → Set up a connection or network . 2 Select an option under Choose a connection option . 3 Click Next , and then follow the instru...